Senior Mechanical Engineer (US Citizenship Required)

Teledyne Technologies • Elkridge, MD

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About The Position

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. The Surveillance Integration Systems (IS) Engineering Department within Teledyne FLIR consists of talented people with backgrounds in Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineering with focus on electromechanical design for complex integrated systems. We design and develop an array of products composed of leading EO/IR cameras, radars, RF, and other sensors deployed on fixed, relocatable, and mobile platforms. Our products are deployed around the world protecting lives and livelihoods. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer ideally with experience in mechanical design for military applications. This role is integral to the development of high-performance integrated systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and other customers. You will lead mechanical design efforts from concept through implementation, testing, and delivery, working closely with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineer and collaborative leader who is passionate about mentoring junior engineers, driving innovation, and working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical solutions for our customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, ideally in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7-10 years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in defense, military, or ruggedized integrated systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and familiarity with ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.100 standards.
• Strong understanding of mechanical fabrication, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with specialized packaging solutions and electromechanical system integration.
• Experience designing with composite materials, including carbon fiber structures, layup definitions, fabrication specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience performing thermal analysis to evaluate component and system-level performance in demanding environmental conditions.
• Experience performing structural analysis, including static, dynamic, and wind load assessments for mobile, relocatable, and fixed-site systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to customers, management, and cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized with strong planning, prioritization, and documentation skills.
• Strong team-oriented mindset with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, program management, and customer-facing organizations.
• US Citizenship is required for this position. We are unable to hire Green Card Holders, individuals who need a work visa, are currently on a work visa, or individuals who will require work visa sponsorship in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with welding, machining, injection molding, and sheet metal design.
• Familiarity with military standards and ruggedized system design.
• Experience supporting environmental qualification testing, including MIL-STD-810.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior mechanical engineers through technical guidance, design reviews, and hands-on coaching.
• Experience supporting customer design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and fielded system troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with FEA tools and thermal simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mechanical systems including moving assemblies (e.g., masts, booms, support structures).
• Develop 3D CAD models, fabrication and assembly drawings using SolidWorks and ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to optimize designs for manufacturability and reliability.
• Conduct hand calculations and FEA to validate mechanical performance.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, both internal and customer-facing.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and customer service teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Document test plans, procedures, and engineering specifications.
• Reverse engineer complex components and assemblies as needed.

Benefits

• Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior